New research center in Freiberg: animal welfare and stable climate in focus!

New research center in Freiberg: animal welfare and stable climate in focus!

Freiberg, Deutschland - On July 15, 2025, a new research center for future -oriented animal husbandry was launched in Freiberg. This center is the result of an alliance of scientists, private individuals and companies who want to work together to improve the conditions in user farming. A central goal of this project is to optimize the stable climate in order to promote the well -being of the animals and reduce emissions. The first research project was already started at the beginning of 2025, which deals with the examination of greenhouse gas emissions in dairy cattle valleys.

This project reflects the growing urgency to meet responsibility for the environment and animal welfare, especially against the background of future climate extremes. Because of these extreme climatic conditions, it is expected that both the animals and the stable technique have to be increasingly in the focus of research. Sensors and modern technologies offer a promising basis for monitoring and improving the stable conditions, as Prof. Barbara Benz from the University of Economics and Environment Nürtingen-Geislingen (HFWU) found when visiting a corresponding company in Bad Wurzach.

modern technology in the stable

In the company mentioned, the Hämmerle GbR, modern technology was used to promote animal welfare and at the same time limit emissions. The example of this cooperative illustrates how the European innovation partnerships (EIP) support cooperation between practice, science and industry. By using an automatic milking system, the herd has got used to the new conditions, which is of great importance for the manager.

The foundation of the research center in Freiberg is considered an important step to tackle the challenges of modern animal husbandry. The cooperation between academic institutions and the economy promises to develop effective solutions that meet both the requirements of animal welfare and environmental standards.